Which Lightweight Double Pushchair Should You Buy?

It's easy to move around with a lightweight double pushchair, especially if you have children of different age groups. They're generally easy to fold, steer and transport up and down stairs.

This City Mini GT2 offers side-by-side seats with plenty of legroom and reclining that can be adjusted. It also has massive UPF 50+ canopy with peekaboo windows. It also comes with an expanding frame width to accommodate an additional car seat or an additional passenger.

Side-by-Side

The majority of lightweight double pushchairs we test are side-byside models and are generally recommended for children that can sit up unassisted since these models tend to be lacking car seat integration. However they do have a few advantages. Thule Urban Glide 2 Double and the Baby Trend Sit 'N Stand Double are both top choices that have adjustable recline in both seats, a large canopy and padded 5-point harnesses. They're also easy to move despite their larger footprints and are great for parents worried about fitting through doorways.

The Cybex Duet is a little different because its clever frame extends its width to create a second seat, making it slimmer than other pushchairs with side-by-side seating on the market. It is able to pass through doors that are standard and is easy to maneuver in public transportation. It also doubles as a jogger, which is ideal when you are planning to use it with an infant car seat or carrier.

The UPPAbaby Vista v2 double is another excellent lightweight side-by-side double. It offers even more customization thanks to a modular frame. The innovative design allows you to convert it into a double or single buggy by adding two carrycots or car seats for children. It can even accommodate twins. It's a great option for families with growing children, and the UPPAbaby also is among the lightest and most stylish umbrella strollers available.

Try the egg2 that folds down to the size and weight of a small suitcase. It can be used as a double or single by adding 2 carrycots or baby car seats. Our home testers were impressed with the ease of move even with a load of kids.

Side-by-side lightweight double pushchairs aren't foolproof however -If your children are of the same age or stage, they might be fighting over who is allowed to ride in which seat. And if they're at different heights, a tandem model could be better for them, as it lets them confront each other.

Tandem

While side-by-side models are better suited for siblings of the same age tandem pushchairs that are lightweight have their own charms. Some can accommodate an extra car seat, while others come with Reversible seats. Others even have an additional carrycot or reclined seat that can be flipped in the middle. They are generally more spacious and easier to access and exit from, although their baskets tend to be smaller than the ones on single buggies. They also have larger large canopies that have peekaboo windows and a cup holder for the parent and padded leg cushions for little ones.

The iCandy Peach is another example of a good-value lightweight tandem. The fabrics are a little less luxurious than some of our top-rated doubles. But, it looks fantastic and is simple to use. One of the most impressive things about it is the one-handed fold. While it requires practice, Kirstie in our Lab declared it to be "genius". The carrycot can't be folded when it is attached. However, the mechanism to attach and remove the carrycot is easy and quick.

Tandem lightweight double strollers will typically have tighter turning capabilities than side-by-side models. However, they can be more difficult to drive on uneven surfaces or curbs. They may also be slow to speed up and can be heavier to move, which can cause stress on your back.

Another alternative is a convertible double buggy, that starts out as one-person, but you add adapters to turn it into a double. It could have a second seat, carrycot, or both in front. Children can be seated together. Some have the option of including a buggyboard that assists an older child to keep pace with siblings who are younger.

The Uppababy Vista V2 can be transformed into a twin pushchairs-sized stroller by purchasing additional cocoons for PS59 each. These cocoons provide an open space for infants. They can be attached together or placed side-by-side. You can also use the car seat that came with the pushchair when it's compatible with the. These dual-use buggies are made from high-quality materials that can be used for a long time without showing any wear. This means they have an excellent resale value.

Single-to-Double

This light double buggy was designed for outdoor-loving family who are looking to upgrade from an individual-stroller. It can be converted into a jogger by acquiring kits that include air-filled tires and all-wheel-suspension. It's also a great option for twins, or children from different age groups and as a triple tandem, it is able to take on rough terrain. It's also a great choice for parents who want an elegant design that's as sleek as a single, and is available in a range of fabric colours.

This iCandy model is incredibly easy to fold with a one-handed system. Although it's heavier than some of the other single-to-double pushchairs featured in this review, home tester Karolina claimed that it feels extremely maneuverable, even with two toddlers and a carrycot.

The seat can be used parent-facing, and you can also purchase accessories for this stroller, such as the Roma Gemini carrycots (PS100 each), which are ideal for babies. The seats are comfortable for toddlers with high-quality headrests and lumbar supports. There are a variety of options for recline in the front, with the seat being adjustable to different positions and the rear seat offering a recline option.

This type of buggy comes with the biggest disadvantage of being larger than doubles that are side-by-side. This makes it difficult to maneuver through doorways and it can be difficult to get between kerbs. However the suspension and wheels are generally able to are capable of coping with paved surfaces and the fact that they're usually lighter than the side-by-sides, means you still find plenty of storage space. It's important to remember that strollers of this type aren't as adept at navigating narrow aisles in supermarkets and aren't able to handle a large amount of shopping. Even though it's easier to turn the stroller around on a small curved path, this can be a challenge. Some are easier to turn than others models, like the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double or the Baby Trend Sit N' Stand double Buggy for twins.

Convertible

The great thing about convertible double pushchairs is that they can adapt to changing family requirements. Most of the time, they begin as single buggies, and have adapters that allow you to add a second child's chair, a carrycot, or (in certain instances) the car seat to the frame. Some are able to be converted to a single one when your older child starts to walk or chooses to ride a buggyboard.

This stylish tri-fold double stroller can be described as one of the lightest strollers on our list. It can hold up to 40lbs per child and comes with an integrated storage basket between the seats. The spacious canopy with peekaboo window, multi-position reclining chairs as well as front and back suspensions to ensure smoother riding on rough terrain were appreciated by testers at home. It also comes with a handy cup holder for parents and an ample, easy-to-access basket. However, they noted that the backs of the seats have pockets that aren't big enough to accommodate anything more than a smartphone and keys.

This lightweight, high-end side-by-side is available in more than 20 different configurations. It also comes with a second seat and carrycot. Its impressive set of features includes a high-profile handlebar for easier steering and a rear and front suspension to smooth rough terrain; a self-standing, compact fold that has straps that make it easy to schlep and seven-inch wheel lock that swivels in the front and back wheels that measure 10 inches with suspension for a smoother ride. The only drawback is that you'll need purchase a separate baby carrier or car seat.

This multi-functional tandem is a top choice from our home testers due to its easy-to-maneuver size and impressively large shopping basket that can be accessed with both seats in the parent-facing position. It is a breeze to maneuver due to its light weight (about the equivalent of some single pushchairs). Many users praise the clever way it attaches the second seat or riding board in the back. Parents also liked the fact that it could accommodate infant carriers and car seats from multiple brands, including those that don't normally fit in other double buggies.